HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
冲 — to rush
- Reading
- chōng
- Meaning
- to rush; to dash; to rinse; to flush
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
冲 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is chōng and it means to rush; to dash; to rinse; to flush. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
冲 appears in everyday chinese words such as 冲 (rush; rinse), 冲 (rush, flush) and 冲击 (impact, attack).
Chinese words containing 冲
Frequently asked questions
What does 冲 mean in Chinese?
冲 means to rush; to dash; to rinse; to flush in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 冲 read?
冲 is read chōng. Reading it inside real words — 冲 and 冲 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 冲 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 冲 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 冲 in a word?
A common word containing 冲 is 冲 (chōng) — "rush; rinse". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 冲 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 冲 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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